AmeriCorps Education Award Program

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Available to California Conservation Corpsmembers who complete a full year of service and the CCC's core training program requirements

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Application Instructions:

The CCC has partnered with AmeriCorps to offer corpsmembers several program opportunities, including the Corps Network’s Education Award Program, the Backcountry Trails Program, and the Watershed Stewards Program.

Corpsmembers who participate in CCC-AmeriCorps programs may be eligible to receive the AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon completion of their service. Corpsmembers can earn up to $6,000 per year depending on the length of their service term. The award is valid for up to seven years.

To serve in an AmeriCorps program, corpsmembers must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident. Prior to enrolling, corpsmembers must provide citizenship documentation to program staff.

Corpsmembers who have completed the requirements can access their award at my.americorps.gov. Any questions on accessing the award may be directed to the National Service Hotline at 1-800-942-2677.

The California Conservation Corps welcomes young men and women from all backgrounds. Once enrolled, expectations are high. Corpsmembers emerge from the CCC with character, credentials and commitment.

Men and women joining the California Conservation Corps must be:18-25 years of ageCalifornia residentNot on parole or formal or supervised probationFree of convictions for a serious drug or violent crimeAble to successfully pass fingerprint & background check, drug test, physical exam and trainingWilling and able to work outdoors in all types of weather and conditionsWilling and able to respond to emergencies and be away from home or assigned center two weeks or longerWilling and able to participate in the CCC education program

Veterans joining the California Conservation Corps must be:18 – 29 years oldHonorable Discharged or General Discharged under Honorable ConditionsAble to pass a fingerprint & background check, drug test, physical exam, and trainingWilling and able to:Work outdoors in all types of weather and conditionsBe away from home while working on remote projectsRespond to emergencies up to 21 days at a timeParticipate in CCC education and volunteer requirements